Issue: the deficit

The provincial government is running a deficit - currently it spends 3 Billion more each year than it takes in.

Position: raise taxes

Most citizens would rather see a tax increase than more cuts to health care, education and social service?s. The government should raise taxes by 3 billion.

Position: cut spending

Government spending is out of control, and there is still too much duplication and waste in government service?s. Government can become more efficient, and achieve the same services with less budget . The government should cut spending by 3 billion.

Position: deficits are OK.

Spending more today and borrowing to cover the costs is a good business decision. The province will be better off in the long run because it has invested in public infrastructure?.

You can add a new position underneath any issue statement. To create a position on an issue, explain in a few sentences what should be done, and then try to crunch it down to a simple verb phrase like cut taxes. Brevity is always important as . Once you have crafted a short persuasive statement on your position, support it with one or more arguments.

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